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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.92, 21,483.06 and 6,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.92, 21,483.06 and 6,107 is: 9,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.92 : 21,483.06 = 6,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.92/21,483.06 = 6,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.92x = 21,483.06 × 6,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.92x = 131,197,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,197,047.42/14,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.78

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